The document tells a story about a bird named Birdy who hides from a cat named Tom in a large piece of cow poop. Though living in poop provides Birdy with food and safety, it also means living in darkness and with a bad smell. Birdy eventually decides to leave the poop and face his fears of Tom, believing he can defeat the cat and pursue his dreams of traveling, finding love, and eating seeds in open fields. The story encourages readers to confront their own fears rather than hiding from them.